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maverick in German

maverick in German is eigenwillig, individualistisch, Tier ohne Brandzeichen — maverick means a person who thinks and acts independently, refusing to follow the usual rules or conventions of their group.

maverick in German

eigenwillig
adj
Showing independence in thoughts or actions.
individualistisch
adj
Showing independence in thoughts or actions.
Tier ohne Brandzeichen
noun
An unbranded range animal. [from 1860s]
mutterloses Kalb
noun
An unbranded range animal. [from 1860s]
Individualist
noun
(by extension) One who is unconventional or does not abide by rules. [from 1880s]
Nonkonformist
noun
(by extension) One who is unconventional or does not abide by rules. [from 1880s]
Paradiesvogel
noun
(by extension) One who is unconventional or does not abide by rules. [from 1880s]
Querkopf
noun
(by extension) One who is unconventional or does not abide by rules. [from 1880s]
Nonkonformist
noun
(by extension) One who creates or uses controversial or unconventional ideas or practices.
Paradiesvogel
noun
(by extension) One who creates or uses controversial or unconventional ideas or practices.
Querkopf
noun
(by extension) One who creates or uses controversial or unconventional ideas or practices.
eigenwilliger Typ
noun
(by extension) One who creates or uses controversial or unconventional ideas or practices.

What does "maverick" mean?

  1. noun A person who thinks and acts independently, refusing to follow the usual rules or conventions of their group.
    "She was seen as a maverick in the industry, ignoring convention to build her own kind of company."
  2. adj Independent-minded and unwilling to conform.
    "His maverick approach to filmmaking won him both fans and critics."
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maverick in a sentence

  • She was seen as a maverick in the industry, ignoring convention to build her own kind of company.
  • The senator built a reputation as a political maverick.
  • His maverick approach to filmmaking won him both fans and critics.

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What is "maverick" in German?

"maverick" in German is eigenwillig, individualistisch, Tier ohne Brandzeichen. maverick means: A person who thinks and acts independently, refusing to follow the usual rules or conventions of their group.

How do you use "maverick" in a sentence?

Example: "She was seen as a maverick in the industry, ignoring convention to build her own kind of company." In German, "maverick" is eigenwillig, individualistisch, Tier ohne Brandzeichen.

Are there other ways to say "maverick" in German?

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "maverick": eigenwillig, individualistisch, Tier ohne Brandzeichen, mutterloses Kalb, Individualist, Nonkonformist.

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